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Scientific Project Manager
The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Scientific Project Manager at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research plays a crucial role in supporting the Translational Research department by overseeing high-impact funding and non-funding programs. This position involves collaboration with various internal stakeholders and contributes to the advancement of a robust preclinical pipeline, ensuring effective project management and communication across scientific initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support scientific staff in collecting, maintaining, and synthesizing information for the Foundation's initiatives
- Manage projects within a portfolio, including participation in check-in calls, note-taking, and disseminating information to the team
- Maintain intelligence on the preclinical R&D/biomarker pipeline across Parkinson's disease and related disorders
- Create and manage project committees, working groups, and workshops by collaborating with internal and external partners
- Develop program impact metrics and support program evaluation during and post-grant period
- Assist in synthesizing and writing grant portfolio summaries for promising therapeutic targets and biomarkers
- Help shape the Foundation's programmatic strategy through intelligence tracking and dissemination
- Update and collate resources for the Foundation's Translational research activities
- Educate self and team on current key scientific advances and challenges relevant to Parkinson's disease
Requirements
- PhD degree in neuroscience preferred
- Knowledge in effectively communicating and presenting complex scientific information
- Experience in scientific writing, including the ability to describe data and methodologies
- Ability to distill information into high-impact presentations
- Track record of successfully completing scientific projects independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks
- Capable of synthesizing large volumes of scientific data and summarizing key insights
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to articulate project context
Benefits
- 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)
- Competitive dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays and a summer holiday week over July 4
- Hybrid-flex or remote work options
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus
- Regular training courses and events for staff and leadership cultivation
